7 days in Oregon Coast Itinerary

Florence is a coastal city in Lane County, in the U.S. state of Oregon. On the 4th (Thu), take in the waterfront at Yachats coastline and then take some stellar pictures from Strawberry Hill Wayside. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 5th (Fri): explore the fascinating underground world of Sea Lion Caves, then cruise along Cape Perpetua Visitor Center - Siuslaw National Forest, and then visit a coastal fixture at Heceta Head Lighthouse.

To find maps, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Florence day trip app.

New York City to Florence is an approximately 9.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and car. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time, which is usually a -3 hour difference. Traveling from New York City in May, things will get little chillier in Florence: highs are around 62°F and lows about 49°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Fri) so you can go by car to Newport.

A town that survives on the sea, Newport's population of just over 10,000 supports a healthy commercial fishing industry.

Kick off your visit on the 6th (Sat): visit a coastal fixture at Yaquina Head Lighthouse, then identify plant and animal life at Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area, then admire nature's wide array of creatures at Oregon Coast Aquarium, and finally take in the waterfront at Newport's Historic Bayfront.

For photos, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Newport vacation planning app.

You can drive from Florence to Newport in 1.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. May in Newport sees daily highs of 58°F and lows of 46°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sat) so you can drive to Seaside.

Seaside is a city in Clatsop County, Oregon, United States. Change things up with a short trip to Cloud and Leaf Bookstore in Manzanita (about 34 minutes away). There's still lots to do: immerse yourself in nature at Ecola State Park, kick back and relax at Cannon Beach, pause for some photo ops at Astoria Column, and take in the views from Astoria-Megler Bridge.

To find other places to visit, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Seaside day trip planner.

Traveling by car from Newport to Seaside takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In May, plan for daily highs up to 62°F, and evening lows to 48°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Tue) so you can drive to Tillamook.

The city of Tillamook is the county seat of Tillamook County, Oregon, United States. On the 10th (Wed), steep yourself in history at Tillamook Air Museum.

To see photos, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, read Tillamook trip itinerary planner.

You can drive from Seaside to Tillamook in 1.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Seaside to Tillamook. In May, plan for daily highs up to 62°F, and evening lows to 46°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 10th (Wed) to allow time for the flight back home.